Fresh cheese imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $45.7 million of fresh cheese in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $42.6M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $41.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $33.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $30.8M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $27.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $26.7M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $20.9M | 5.8K t |
Where Kuwait imports fresh cheese from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (34%), Egypt (10%), Turkey (10%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $15.7M | 34% |
| Egypt | $4.6M | 10% |
| Turkey | $4.5M | 9.8% |
| United States | $3.8M | 8.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.2M | 7% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 5.1% |
| Jordan | $2.3M | 5% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Cyprus | $1.0M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.66 per kg, 31% above the world average of $4.31. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh cheese exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $1.3 million of fresh cheese in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $918K | 70% |
| Syria | $300K | 23% |
| Iran | $49K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 2.4% |
| Iraq | $8K | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.2% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait fresh cheese imports (HS 0406.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0406.10: Dairy produce: fresh cheese (including whey cheese), not fermented, and curd.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cheese imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported fresh cheese worth $45.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh cheese to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($15.7 million), followed by Egypt (10%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.66 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $4.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh cheese to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.9 million in 2017 to $45.7 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $33.6 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export fresh cheese?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Syria and Iran. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $44.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cheese?
The HS code for fresh cheese is subheading 0406.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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